We held our first friendship bracelet making workshop last week. The kids loved making bracelets for their bestie. This program is made possible thanks to a 2025 Summer at the Library grant from the Texas Library Association and H-E-B #SummerattheLibrarygrant #TexasLibraryAssociation #HEB #SummerReadingPrograms #EducateEngageEnrich
Play, Learn, Grow – Open Play July 31, 2025
The kids had so much fun at our “Play, Learn, Grow” – Open Play day. The explored puzzles, career costumes, and practiced fine motor skills. This project is made possible by a Family Place Libraries grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (Grant #FPG-24003) to Texas State Library and Archives Commission under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act. (2024).
Art in the Stacks July 28, 2025: Hot Air Balloons
This week the Art in the Stacks participants painted hot air balloons. They got creative with their balloons and their backgrounds. This program is made possible thanks to a 2025 Summer at the Library grant from the Texas Library Association and H-E-B. #SummerattheLibrarygrant #TexasLibraryAssociation #HEB #SummerReadingPrograms #CCLartinthestacks #EducateEngageEnrich
Children’s Class July 29, 2025: The Color Pink
Our last color for the “Color Our World” summer reading theme was the color pink. We will continue to offer children’s classes for school age kids for two more weeks. Tuesdays: 10:30 am – ages 0-4 10:30 am – ages 5 & up 2:30 pm – all ages
Children’s Classes July 22, 2025: White
This week’s color was white. The little kids explored the adventures of a baby who just bought brand new white shoes. They weren’t white by the end of the book! The big kids helped a white dog named Louie find a new home. #CCLchildrensclass #earlyliteracy #EducateEngageEnrich
STEMed Up July 21, 2025: Makey Makey
STEMed Up explored circuits using the Makey Makey yesterday. They also played Family Feud using a Makey Makey game show button. #CCLstemedup #STEM #EducateEngageEnrich
Building Tots Session 3
The Building Tots classes enjoyed building, counting, and learning colors this summer. The last session ended this week. This class is made possible thanks to Edward Jones – Financial Advisor: Lee Russell #CCLbuildingtots #earlyliteracy #engineering #STEM #EducateEngageEnrich
Special Bubble Truck Bash July 15, 2025
We had our end of Summer Reading bash this week! The kids celebrated their reading goals with a bubble truck! Thank you to the Friends of Cooke County Public Library for sponsoring this event. #CCLspecialevents #bubbletruck #EducateEngageEnrich
Story time at Chick-fil-A July 14, 2025
We had a sweet little summer story time at @chickfilagainesvilletx this morning. We read about all of the things that make summer great — swimming, bubbles, ice cream, and sunshine! #CCLcommunityoutreach #earlyliteracy #EducateEngageEnrich
Building Tots Session 2
Our Building Tots participants spent the past two weeks exploring colors and numbers. They worked so hard to build super tall towers! This class is made possible thanks to Edward Jones – Financial Advisor: Lee Russell. #CCLbuildingtots #earlyliteracy #engineering #STEM #EducateEngageEnrich